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2024 Farnborough International airshow

Official achievement authored by JimG008.

The July sun beats down on Farnborough airfield, a familiar heat for the 2024 International Airshow. This year, however, a crackle of anticipation buzzes stronger than the summer air. The industry is at a crossroads. Sustainability concerns thrummes alongside the roar of jet engines.

On the tarmac, gleaming giants of aviation share space with sleek, futuristic models. Airbus unveils their latest hydrogen-electric concept, a whisper compared to the traditional behemoths, yet a symbol of a greener future. Across the field, Boeing boasts record orders, a testament to the enduring strength of established players.

The daily flying displays are a breathtaking ballet of old and new. The iconic F-15 roares skyward, a timeless symbol of military might, while the newly certified Airbus A321 XLR stretches its wings, promising longer, cleaner journeys. But it is the buzz of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles that truly captures the imagination. Lilium and H2 Fly presents their visions of urban air mobility, a future where personal air taxis zipped silently between crowded cityscapes.

The halls echoes with the murmur of negotiations and the clink of champagne flutes at industry galas. Billion-dollar deals are inked, partnerships forged, all with the weight of shaping the future of flight on their shoulders.

The Farnborough International Airshow isn't just about million-dollar machines. In a quiet corner, university students presents their ideas at the "Fly Your Ideas" competition. A young engineer's design for a solar-powered drone for disaster relief captivates the judges, a reminder that innovation could come from anywhere.

As the final day arrives, a sense of cautious optimism hang heavy. The challenges are immense – from developing viable alternative fuels to overhauling infrastructure. Yet, the airshow will showcase the industry's commitment to a sustainable future. Farnborough 2024 isn't just a display of marvels, it is a glimpse of a transformative journey, with humanity aiming to take flight not just across continents, but into a cleaner, greener future.

Criteria

Depart from an airport of your choice, fly to and land at EGLF, your flight distance must be further than 200 NM.
Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
12JUL25 1921Z LFQB EGLF Desertdragon Beechcraft 2000 Starship (STAR) -165 ft/m 303 nm 01:12 View
11JUL25 1943Z EHAM EGLF Kinyo76 Airbus A-400M (A400) -474 ft/m 352 nm 01:04 View
29JUN25 2111Z EGPF EGLF Andy Grant Airbus A320 (A320) -239 ft/m 351 nm 01:05 View
23JUN25 0810Z EGPF EGLF Matt Hurst Pilatus PC-24 (PC24) -76 ft/m 469 nm 01:16 View
21JUN25 0445Z EBCI EGLF Emiliano Carlos Navarro Boeing 757-200 (B752) -300 ft/m 330 nm 00:55 View
21JUN25 0440Z EBCI EGLF Tomas Pontetto Boeing 767-300 (B763) -181 ft/m 320 nm 00:59 View
18JUN25 1252Z EKVG EGLF Krupke77 Airbus A319 (A319) -245 ft/m 724 nm 01:48 View
02JUN25 2006Z EHRD EGLF XxGuI2eNxX Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -39 ft/m 260 nm 00:46 View
18MAY25 1040Z EDDB EGLF Alpha_One Airbus A320 (A320) -489 ft/m 606 nm 01:37 View
13MAY25 1513Z EIKY EGLF Juslukin75 Gloster Meteor T Mk 7 Pa -827 ft/m 334 nm 00:47 View
12MAY25 0634Z LFPG EGLF John M31 Embraer Phenom 100 (E50P) -526 ft/m 301 nm 01:10 View
10MAY25 0946Z EGCC EGLF Rhys Brown Cessna Citation CJ3 (C25B) -145 ft/m 210 nm 00:46 View
09MAY25 2032Z LFPG EGLF Edwin Albert Warren Airbus A320 (A320) -151 ft/m 290 nm 00:56 View
05MAY25 1604Z EHRD EGLF Mark BEECH 60 Royal Turbine Duke (B60T) -88 ft/m 200 nm 00:59 View
30APR25 0957Z LFRS EGLF Sockhero Airbus A319 (A319) -151 ft/m 325 nm 00:17 View
21APR25 2025Z LFTZ EGLF KAILUM GLF550_2.22 XP12 GLF550- -166 ft/m 652 nm 01:34 View
20APR25 2008Z ESSA EGLF VAF115 Emanuel Boeing 737-800 (B738) -803 ft/m 904 nm 02:55 View
19APR25 2131Z LFBO EGLF Rompasta Boeing 737-900 (B739) -262 ft/m 553 nm 01:29 View
19APR25 1446Z EDJA EGLF 6 Knots (Ciaran) Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) -138 ft/m 556 nm 02:03 View
13APR25 0946Z LEZG EGLF RTrujillo McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (MD82) -194 ft/m 606 nm 01:28 View